https://simplecast.com Bund to Brooklyn A podcast hosted by Lucia Liu (host of Rock the Boat) and China Correspondents Caiwei Chen, Kayla He, and Jenny Tang exploring how Asian Americans and Chinese deal with modern issues like dating, identity, mental health, and much more. en Tue, 28 Jun 2022 19:00:00 +0000 Tue, 28 Jun 2022 19:00:10 +0000 https://bund-to-brooklyn.simplecast.com Bund to Brooklyn https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/6d220995-184a-46ad-bb67-624dc401a7e4/e50bbf8e-e9f1-4ea0-9b1b-fa64c2ec886e/3000x3000/bund-to-brooklyn-logo-red-white.jpg?aid=rss_feed https://bund-to-brooklyn.simplecast.com episodic A podcast hosted by Lucia Liu (host of Rock the Boat) and China Correspondents Caiwei Chen, Kayla He, and Jenny Tang exploring how Asian Americans and Chinese deal with modern issues like dating, identity, mental health, and much more. Lucia Liu, Siyuan Meng no https://feeds.simplecast.com/6fiTxHAV asian american, chinese, chinese culture The 1990 Institute b2b@1990institute.org 1a8367d5-f8aa-49c5-93a9-22e3b40d1876 Episode 15: Social movement through food with Soleil Ho Soleil  joins the pod and shares how they started writing about food as an avenue for social change. (4:39)

How Soleil has observed the conversation around appropriation evolve over the last decade. (9:44)

How do we balance our attention between appropriation and other socioeconomic issues in the AAPI community? (16:02)

Soleil warns against viewing authenticity as binary.  (22:41)

The issue around labor and food highlighted by the pandemic (29:51)

NOTES

Follow Soleil Ho @hooleil

Soleil's article: "I was done talking about cultural appropriation. The rise in anti-Asian violence pulled me back in" 

Bund to Brooklyn's Guest Food Map

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]]> Tue, 28 Jun 2022 19:00:00 +0000 b2b@1990institute.org (The 1990 Institute) https://bund-to-brooklyn.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-15-addressing-social-issues-through-food-with-soleil-ho-8549Dxpu Soleil  joins the pod and shares how they started writing about food as an avenue for social change. (4:39)

How Soleil has observed the conversation around appropriation evolve over the last decade. (9:44)

How do we balance our attention between appropriation and other socioeconomic issues in the AAPI community? (16:02)

Soleil warns against viewing authenticity as binary.  (22:41)

The issue around labor and food highlighted by the pandemic (29:51)

NOTES

Follow Soleil Ho @hooleil

Soleil's article: "I was done talking about cultural appropriation. The rise in anti-Asian violence pulled me back in" 

Bund to Brooklyn's Guest Food Map

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]]> Episode 15: Social movement through food with Soleil Ho The 1990 Institute 00:34:42 On Episode 15 we're joined by SF Chronicle's food critic and James Beard award-winning writer Soleil Ho to talk about how their work uses food to explore larger social issues like race, labor, and gender. Specifically, we dive into Soleil’s piece: "I was done talking about cultural appropriation. The rise in anti-Asian violence pulled me back in" and the many issues around cultural appropriation. On Episode 15 we're joined by SF Chronicle's food critic and James Beard award-winning writer Soleil Ho to talk about how their work uses food to explore larger social issues like race, labor, and gender. Specifically, we dive into Soleil’s piece: "I was done talking about cultural appropriation. The rise in anti-Asian violence pulled me back in" and the many issues around cultural appropriation. no full 15 2 9802c660-90b9-446b-9b5d-f8f810621d8f Episode 14: Paying it forward through acting and comedy with Derek Mio Derek joins the pod and shares how he got started in acting and comedy. (3:40)

How the Japanese-American community helped him break into the industry (13:47)

How Derek incorporates differences in generational immigrants in his comedy (19:07)

Derek's experience leading the second season of the Terror and how it ties to his family's history of interment (24:29)

How acting in the Terror helped him find out more about his own roots (31:16)

NOTES

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Watch The Terror Season 2

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]]> Mon, 13 Jun 2022 20:00:00 +0000 b2b@1990institute.org (The 1990 Institute) https://bund-to-brooklyn.simplecast.com/episodes/paying-it-forward-through-acting-and-comedy-with-derek-mio-deZi3iLU Derek joins the pod and shares how he got started in acting and comedy. (3:40)

How the Japanese-American community helped him break into the industry (13:47)

How Derek incorporates differences in generational immigrants in his comedy (19:07)

Derek's experience leading the second season of the Terror and how it ties to his family's history of interment (24:29)

How acting in the Terror helped him find out more about his own roots (31:16)

NOTES

Follow Derek Mio @DerekMio

Watch The Terror Season 2

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]]> Episode 14: Paying it forward through acting and comedy with Derek Mio The 1990 Institute 00:36:38 On Episode 14 we're joined by Actor and Comedian Derek Mio as he shares how the Japanese-American community helped him break into the industry, how his craft helped him better understand his heritage, and why its so important to keep paying that generosity forward. On Episode 14 we're joined by Actor and Comedian Derek Mio as he shares how the Japanese-American community helped him break into the industry, how his craft helped him better understand his heritage, and why its so important to keep paying that generosity forward. no full 14 2 7d6b0edc-0630-400f-846d-c22357339c0c Episode 13: Carrie Zhang and the Asian Mental Health Project Carrie joins the pod and shares how she came to start the Asian Mental Health Project. (4:15)

What Carrie finds are the most challenging and rewarding parts of starting AMHP (8:51)

Jenny Tang shares her views on mental health in China as it relates to the Shanghai lockdown (11:31)

How COVID influenced a focus on mental health in the States and China (16:22)

How to talk to immigrant parents in the States about mental health (23:32)

Tools and resources Carrie recommends {32:30)

NOTES

The Asian Mental Health Project

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]]> Tue, 17 May 2022 19:00:00 +0000 b2b@1990institute.org (The 1990 Institute) https://bund-to-brooklyn.simplecast.com/episodes/carrie-zhang-and-the-asian-mental-health-project-SqWoMavX Carrie joins the pod and shares how she came to start the Asian Mental Health Project. (4:15)

What Carrie finds are the most challenging and rewarding parts of starting AMHP (8:51)

Jenny Tang shares her views on mental health in China as it relates to the Shanghai lockdown (11:31)

How COVID influenced a focus on mental health in the States and China (16:22)

How to talk to immigrant parents in the States about mental health (23:32)

Tools and resources Carrie recommends {32:30)

NOTES

The Asian Mental Health Project

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]]> Episode 13: Carrie Zhang and the Asian Mental Health Project The 1990 Institute 00:37:27 On Episode 13 we're joined by Carrie Zhang, founder of the Asian Mental Health Project. Carrie shares her journey to become a champion for mental health in the AAPI community and gives us some of her personal advice on how to converse about mental health across generations. Jenny and Lucia also discuss the growing emphasis on mental health after COVID lockdowns in the States and most recently, in China. On Episode 13 we're joined by Carrie Zhang, founder of the Asian Mental Health Project. Carrie shares her journey to become a champion for mental health in the AAPI community and gives us some of her personal advice on how to converse about mental health across generations. Jenny and Lucia also discuss the growing emphasis on mental health after COVID lockdowns in the States and most recently, in China. no full 13 2 ef180661-f5f0-479b-a806-1345eb8c699c Episode 12: Shanghai COVID Lockdown with Jenny Tang and Kayla He Kayla and Jenny introduce themselves and how the lockdown started for each of them. (0:31)

COVID in America vs China (5:37)

The evolution of the Shanghai lockdown (11:05)

The bartering system that's emerged during the food shortage from the lockdown (14:45)

How does the situation compare to what is shown in Western news? (22:57)

COVID memes and internet trends in China (26:24)

 

NOTES

 Viral WeChat video on the Shanghai lockdown

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]]> Tue, 3 May 2022 17:00:00 +0000 b2b@1990institute.org (The 1990 Institute) https://bund-to-brooklyn.simplecast.com/episodes/shanghai-covid-lockdown-with-jenny-tang-and-kayla-he-eTRr7p7d Kayla and Jenny introduce themselves and how the lockdown started for each of them. (0:31)

COVID in America vs China (5:37)

The evolution of the Shanghai lockdown (11:05)

The bartering system that's emerged during the food shortage from the lockdown (14:45)

How does the situation compare to what is shown in Western news? (22:57)

COVID memes and internet trends in China (26:24)

 

NOTES

 Viral WeChat video on the Shanghai lockdown

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]]> Episode 12: Shanghai COVID Lockdown with Jenny Tang and Kayla He The 1990 Institute 00:34:25 On Episode 12 our Shanghai-based correspondents Kayla He and Jenny Tang join Lucia to share their experiences amidst the city-wide Shanghai COVID lockdown. On Episode 12 our Shanghai-based correspondents Kayla He and Jenny Tang join Lucia to share their experiences amidst the city-wide Shanghai COVID lockdown. no full 12 2 8fe856c0-a640-4da9-8ccb-db961dfafe35 Episode 11: Chinese Social Media and Ukraine with Mengyu Dong Lucia and Caiwei discuss the rise in COVID cases in Shanghai. (0:34)

Mengyu joins the conversation and gives us an introduction on the Chinese digital sentiment around the Ukraine/Russia conflict. (4:58)

We explore angles that state-sponsored media utilize in framing the conflict.  (5:00)

Are both Western and Chinese social media outlets using this conflict as a reason to drive a further wedge between cultures? (14:42)

How are average netizens on Weibo trying to help people impacted by the conflict? (18:19)

Does the Chinese gov's support of Russia impact the Western perception of Asian Americans? (21:56)

How do average netizens in China try to show their support for Ukraine? (25:48)

 

NOTES

Mengyu's Twitter

Mengyu's Twitter thread on Chinese digital expression of sympathy to Ukraine

Taobao purchases of Ukraine pins

https://chinafactcheck.com/

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]]> Mon, 25 Apr 2022 17:00:00 +0000 b2b@1990institute.org (The 1990 Institute) https://bund-to-brooklyn.simplecast.com/episodes/chinese-social-media-and-ukraine-with-mengyu-dong-6LUFfdz6 Lucia and Caiwei discuss the rise in COVID cases in Shanghai. (0:34)

Mengyu joins the conversation and gives us an introduction on the Chinese digital sentiment around the Ukraine/Russia conflict. (4:58)

We explore angles that state-sponsored media utilize in framing the conflict.  (5:00)

Are both Western and Chinese social media outlets using this conflict as a reason to drive a further wedge between cultures? (14:42)

How are average netizens on Weibo trying to help people impacted by the conflict? (18:19)

Does the Chinese gov's support of Russia impact the Western perception of Asian Americans? (21:56)

How do average netizens in China try to show their support for Ukraine? (25:48)

 

NOTES

Mengyu's Twitter

Mengyu's Twitter thread on Chinese digital expression of sympathy to Ukraine

Taobao purchases of Ukraine pins

https://chinafactcheck.com/

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]]> Episode 11: Chinese Social Media and Ukraine with Mengyu Dong The 1990 Institute 00:30:39 On Episode 11 we're joined by journalist Mengyu Dong, who writes about technology, women’s rights, and the Chinese diaspora, to examine the nuances of Chinese social media through the lens of Putin's invasion of Ukraine. While Western social media users emphasize their support of Ukraine's defense of their homeland, the restrictive Chinese digital landscape requires a more detailed examination to uncover the true views of its netizens. NOTE: This episode was recorded on 4/3. Please note that the situation in Ukraine and Shanghai's COVID response (which we briefly discuss in the introduction) is quickly evolving. On Episode 11 we're joined by journalist Mengyu Dong, who writes about technology, women’s rights, and the Chinese diaspora, to examine the nuances of Chinese social media through the lens of Putin's invasion of Ukraine. While Western social media users emphasize their support of Ukraine's defense of their homeland, the restrictive Chinese digital landscape requires a more detailed examination to uncover the true views of its netizens. NOTE: This episode was recorded on 4/3. Please note that the situation in Ukraine and Shanghai's COVID response (which we briefly discuss in the introduction) is quickly evolving. no full 11 2 616967e1-9633-415c-a510-20ae10815433 Episode 10: Hip Hop History and Culture in China with Wes Chen Caiwei reintroduces herself as a China Correspondent and we give updates on the 1990 Institute and discuss the murder of Christina Lee. (0:34)

Wes joins the conversation (2:42)

Wes shares how he started the Park, the first Chinese hip hop radio station/podcast. (5:00)

Caiwei/Lucia share their first memories listening to hip hop in China and Wes gives a breakdown of the evolution of the genre (9:00)

How did hip hop get accepted into Chinese and broadly, Asian culture? (13:40)

Do Chinese artists recognize the roots of hip hop and Wes' views on cultural appropriation (23:05)

Wes' involvement in the AR/Chris Wu diss track (31:40)

Wes' artist and club recommendations (38:30)

 

NOTES

Christina Yuna Lee Memorial Fund

Radii's China From All Angles Podcast hosted by Wes

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]]> Mon, 28 Feb 2022 23:00:00 +0000 b2b@1990institute.org (The 1990 Institute) https://bund-to-brooklyn.simplecast.com/episodes/hip-hop-history-and-culture-in-china-with-wes-chen-dpQBKH18 Caiwei reintroduces herself as a China Correspondent and we give updates on the 1990 Institute and discuss the murder of Christina Lee. (0:34)

Wes joins the conversation (2:42)

Wes shares how he started the Park, the first Chinese hip hop radio station/podcast. (5:00)

Caiwei/Lucia share their first memories listening to hip hop in China and Wes gives a breakdown of the evolution of the genre (9:00)

How did hip hop get accepted into Chinese and broadly, Asian culture? (13:40)

Do Chinese artists recognize the roots of hip hop and Wes' views on cultural appropriation (23:05)

Wes' involvement in the AR/Chris Wu diss track (31:40)

Wes' artist and club recommendations (38:30)

 

NOTES

Christina Yuna Lee Memorial Fund

Radii's China From All Angles Podcast hosted by Wes

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]]> Episode 10: Hip Hop History and Culture in China with Wes Chen The 1990 Institute 00:46:07 On Episode 10 we're joined by the most connected man in China's underground hip hop scene: Radii's Wes Chen. Wes is a radio/podcast host, producer and creator who has had a hand in the rise and growth of hip hop in China. We talk to Wes about how he's seen the music and culture change, his involvement with AR's beef with Kris Wu, and his recommendations on who and where to listen in Chinese hip hop. On Episode 10 we're joined by the most connected man in China's underground hip hop scene: Radii's Wes Chen. Wes is a radio/podcast host, producer and creator who has had a hand in the rise and growth of hip hop in China. We talk to Wes about how he's seen the music and culture change, his involvement with AR's beef with Kris Wu, and his recommendations on who and where to listen in Chinese hip hop. yes full 10 2 ca1b4f6c-a109-476e-9fe0-5d51a9bf333d Episode 9: The Future of Chinese Food in America with Luke Tsai Lucia and Sean talk Eileen Gu, Nathan Chen and Winter Olympics (0:30)

Luke joins the conversation and shares how he got into food writing (7:12)

How Chinese American food has evolved over the last 10-20 years (13:35)

The Rehabilitation of Panda Express (22:27)

Cross-pollination of food cultures and the new approach to "fusion" (27:30)

How young Chinese American chefs are building their restaurants and the up-scaling of Chinese American food (35:09)

What is the future for Chinese Food in America? (47:00)

 

Restaurants Luke mentions: 

Panda Express

Jiangnan Cuisine (recently closed)

Lazy Susan

Mamahuhu

Mr. Jiu's

R&G Lounge

El Mexicano 

NOTES

Read Luke's writing

Reach out to Luke on twitter: @theluketsai

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]]> Mon, 14 Feb 2022 23:00:00 +0000 b2b@1990institute.org (Luke Tsai, Siyuan Meng, Lucia Liu) https://bund-to-brooklyn.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-9-the-future-of-chinese-food-in-america-with-luke-tsai-c9XttnR1 Lucia and Sean talk Eileen Gu, Nathan Chen and Winter Olympics (0:30)

Luke joins the conversation and shares how he got into food writing (7:12)

How Chinese American food has evolved over the last 10-20 years (13:35)

The Rehabilitation of Panda Express (22:27)

Cross-pollination of food cultures and the new approach to "fusion" (27:30)

How young Chinese American chefs are building their restaurants and the up-scaling of Chinese American food (35:09)

What is the future for Chinese Food in America? (47:00)

 

Restaurants Luke mentions: 

Panda Express

Jiangnan Cuisine (recently closed)

Lazy Susan

Mamahuhu

Mr. Jiu's

R&G Lounge

El Mexicano 

NOTES

Read Luke's writing

Reach out to Luke on twitter: @theluketsai

Bund to Brooklyn's Guest Food Map

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]]> Episode 9: The Future of Chinese Food in America with Luke Tsai Luke Tsai, Siyuan Meng, Lucia Liu 00:52:33 On Episode 9 we're joined by Luke Tsai, Bay Area Food Editor @ KQED, self proclaimed stinky tofu connoisseur and all around expert of immigrant communities and the food they make joins us to talk about the recent past and future of Chinese food in America, including how young Asian American chefs infuse their varied experiences into their cuisine and the tradeoff of upscaling their food. On Episode 9 we're joined by Luke Tsai, Bay Area Food Editor @ KQED, self proclaimed stinky tofu connoisseur and all around expert of immigrant communities and the food they make joins us to talk about the recent past and future of Chinese food in America, including how young Asian American chefs infuse their varied experiences into their cuisine and the tradeoff of upscaling their food. no full 9 2 ce5f9c00-1c39-4d8c-89b1-ed2a65ae00e3 Episode 8: Try Harder! and the Pressures of High School with Debbie Lum Michelle Go and Lunar New Year (0:54)

Debbie joins the conversation (5:44)

Getting into Lowell High and other prestigious schools (10:11)

The dehumanization of college admissions (12:20)

Pressure from parents (16:57)

The American mindset of "playing the game" (21:48)

Mental health and high school (24:43)

NOTES

Watch Try Harder! (Apple TV, Amazon, YouTube, etc.)

Act to Change 

Try Harder!'s Impact Campaign

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]]> Tue, 1 Feb 2022 20:00:00 +0000 b2b@1990institute.org (The 1990 Institute) https://bund-to-brooklyn.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-8-try-harder-and-the-pressures-of-high-school-with-debbie-lum-Mn0hSPnF Michelle Go and Lunar New Year (0:54)

Debbie joins the conversation (5:44)

Getting into Lowell High and other prestigious schools (10:11)

The dehumanization of college admissions (12:20)

Pressure from parents (16:57)

The American mindset of "playing the game" (21:48)

Mental health and high school (24:43)

NOTES

Watch Try Harder! (Apple TV, Amazon, YouTube, etc.)

Act to Change 

Try Harder!'s Impact Campaign

Bund to Brooklyn's Guest Food Map

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]]> Episode 8: Try Harder! and the Pressures of High School with Debbie Lum The 1990 Institute 00:37:38 On Episode 8, director Debbie Lum joins us to talk about her new documentary Try Harder! and what she learned about the pressure of college admissions and how it impacts the mental health of the predominantly Asian American student body of Lowell High School. TRY HARDER! Is available now to rent or buy on Amazon, AppleTV (iTunes) and more! At Lowell High School, the top public high school in San Francisco, the seniors are stressed out. As they prepare for the emotionally draining college application process, students are keenly aware of the intense competition for the few open spots in their dream colleges. At Lowell—where cool kids are nerds, nearly everyone has an amazing talent, and most of the student body is Asian American—the things that usually make a person stand out can feel commonplace. With humor and heart, director Debbie Lum captures the reality of the American college application process and the intersection of class, race, and educational opportunity as young adults navigate a quintessential rite of passage. On Episode 8, director Debbie Lum joins us to talk about her new documentary Try Harder! and what she learned about the pressure of college admissions and how it impacts the mental health of the predominantly Asian American student body of Lowell High School. TRY HARDER! Is available now to rent or buy on Amazon, AppleTV (iTunes) and more! At Lowell High School, the top public high school in San Francisco, the seniors are stressed out. As they prepare for the emotionally draining college application process, students are keenly aware of the intense competition for the few open spots in their dream colleges. At Lowell—where cool kids are nerds, nearly everyone has an amazing talent, and most of the student body is Asian American—the things that usually make a person stand out can feel commonplace. With humor and heart, director Debbie Lum captures the reality of the American college application process and the intersection of class, race, and educational opportunity as young adults navigate a quintessential rite of passage. no full 8 2 a50425fd-d554-4b42-bce9-b308ac98c60b Episode 7: A New Wave of Asian Americans in Politics with Varun Nikore Favorite Hot Pot ingredients (1:37)

Asian American Education Project’s History of Asian American Trailblazers in Politics (3:53)

Varun joins the conversation (6:32)

How Varun started his career in politics (9:57)

Challenges for AAPI entering politics (12:36)

A new wave of AAPI participation (20:22)

The “Macaca Incident” (22:53)

Voter registration as the top priority (26:23)

 

NOTES

NPR: The Growing Power of the AAPI Vote

AAPI VICTORY FUND

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]]> Mon, 13 Dec 2021 22:00:00 +0000 b2b@1990institute.org (The 1990 Institute) https://bund-to-brooklyn.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-7-a-new-wave-of-asian-americans-in-politics-with-varun-nikore-g_WlvkAZ Favorite Hot Pot ingredients (1:37)

Asian American Education Project’s History of Asian American Trailblazers in Politics (3:53)

Varun joins the conversation (6:32)

How Varun started his career in politics (9:57)

Challenges for AAPI entering politics (12:36)

A new wave of AAPI participation (20:22)

The “Macaca Incident” (22:53)

Voter registration as the top priority (26:23)

 

NOTES

NPR: The Growing Power of the AAPI Vote

AAPI VICTORY FUND

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]]> Episode 7: A New Wave of Asian Americans in Politics with Varun Nikore The 1990 Institute 00:29:46 On Episode 7, campaign strategist and policy advisor Varun Nikore joins us to provide the perspective on AAPI participation from a longtime political insider. This episode can be listened to as a companion to Episode 4 where we spoke to Brian Yang's experience as a new entrant into the realm of politics. Varun shares key moments in his decades of political experience, his observations on the recent "political awakening" of many AAPI, and where we should focus our efforts to keep the momentum going. On Episode 7, campaign strategist and policy advisor Varun Nikore joins us to provide the perspective on AAPI participation from a longtime political insider. This episode can be listened to as a companion to Episode 4 where we spoke to Brian Yang's experience as a new entrant into the realm of politics. Varun shares key moments in his decades of political experience, his observations on the recent "political awakening" of many AAPI, and where we should focus our efforts to keep the momentum going. kamala harris, aftab pureval, varun nikore, elections, politics, michelle wu no full 7 1 db4572a4-e2dc-4702-bf47-16fc5a89507c Episode 6: Dating and Masculinity in China with Caiwei Chen Lucia and Siyuan share their own dating stories (3:03)

Caiwei joins the conversation (6:30)

The problem with Tinder in big cities (12:50)

Dating apps in China and who uses what (16:34)

Shanghai Marriage Market (18:06)

Stigma on dating apps, family pressure (20:59)

Difficulties of dating as a high achieving woman in China (24:48)

Chinese toxic masculinity (26:58)

Is there a casual dating phase in China? (28:45)

Changing perception of masculinity in China (34:03)

Desirability of ABCs (37:30)

English Teachers in China (43:08)

NOTES

Chaoyang Trap is a newsletter about everyday life on the Chinese internet. It’s a regular, usually fortnightly, exploration of contemporary China, one important niche at a time. We’re interested in marginal subcultures, tiny obsessions, and unexpected connections. 

Caiwei's article on Chinese Masculinity: (Chinese) Dudes Rock

Caiwei's Website 

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]]> Mon, 29 Nov 2021 23:00:00 +0000 b2b@1990institute.org (Siyuan Meng, Lucia Liu, Caiwei Chen) https://bund-to-brooklyn.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-6-dating-and-masculinity-in-china-with-caiwei-chen-6KxmwQO2 Lucia and Siyuan share their own dating stories (3:03)

Caiwei joins the conversation (6:30)

The problem with Tinder in big cities (12:50)

Dating apps in China and who uses what (16:34)

Shanghai Marriage Market (18:06)

Stigma on dating apps, family pressure (20:59)

Difficulties of dating as a high achieving woman in China (24:48)

Chinese toxic masculinity (26:58)

Is there a casual dating phase in China? (28:45)

Changing perception of masculinity in China (34:03)

Desirability of ABCs (37:30)

English Teachers in China (43:08)

NOTES

Chaoyang Trap is a newsletter about everyday life on the Chinese internet. It’s a regular, usually fortnightly, exploration of contemporary China, one important niche at a time. We’re interested in marginal subcultures, tiny obsessions, and unexpected connections. 

Caiwei's article on Chinese Masculinity: (Chinese) Dudes Rock

Caiwei's Website 

Caiwei's Twitter: @CaiweiC

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]]> Episode 6: Dating and Masculinity in China with Caiwei Chen Siyuan Meng, Lucia Liu, Caiwei Chen 00:50:04 In Episode 6, writer Caiwei Chen joins us to talk about a topic we’ve all been waiting to discuss: dating in China! Specifically Caiwei helps us understand how the dating scene has evolved along with Chinese masculinity through her recent article on the subject in the sub stack newsletter Chaoyang Trap. Siyuan and Caiwei share their personal experiences on dating in the US vs China, family expectations, and how different types of foreigners are romantically perceived in China. In Episode 6, writer Caiwei Chen joins us to talk about a topic we’ve all been waiting to discuss: dating in China! Specifically Caiwei helps us understand how the dating scene has evolved along with Chinese masculinity through her recent article on the subject in the sub stack newsletter Chaoyang Trap. Siyuan and Caiwei share their personal experiences on dating in the US vs China, family expectations, and how different types of foreigners are romantically perceived in China. no full 6 1 e9d4a002-f045-45a6-b413-186b94d6dfeb Episode 5: Gender, Community Building and Fighting for Diversity with Jin Ding (1:18) Single's Day in China (11/11)

(2:39) Siyuan shares her experience with the Chinese Storytellers community and her journey to become a journalist

(6:33) Jin shares her own journalism journey and why diversity in journalism is important

(14:16) Jin's experience with the Asian American Journalists Association and her personal experience embracing her identity as a Chinese immigrant and Asian American

(23:00) Why are Chinese Gen Z obsessed with camping and the "lying flat" movement?

(27:25) The creation of Chinese Storytellers as a community for Chinese journalists abroad and how its grown

(36:28) Jin's experience understanding her gender through the lens of Chinese and American culture.

(46:00) Jin's DC area restaurant recommendation! (Find out where it is on our food map below)

NOTES

Chinese Storytellers Substack

Asian American Journalists Association

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]]> Mon, 25 Oct 2021 15:00:00 +0000 b2b@1990institute.org (Sean Niu, Siyuan Meng, Lucia Liu, Jin Ding) https://bund-to-brooklyn.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-5-gender-community-building-and-fighting-for-diversity-with-jin-ding-kPevdfDk (1:18) Single's Day in China (11/11)

(2:39) Siyuan shares her experience with the Chinese Storytellers community and her journey to become a journalist

(6:33) Jin shares her own journalism journey and why diversity in journalism is important

(14:16) Jin's experience with the Asian American Journalists Association and her personal experience embracing her identity as a Chinese immigrant and Asian American

(23:00) Why are Chinese Gen Z obsessed with camping and the "lying flat" movement?

(27:25) The creation of Chinese Storytellers as a community for Chinese journalists abroad and how its grown

(36:28) Jin's experience understanding her gender through the lens of Chinese and American culture.

(46:00) Jin's DC area restaurant recommendation! (Find out where it is on our food map below)

NOTES

Chinese Storytellers Substack

Asian American Journalists Association

Bund to Brooklyn's Guest Food Map

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Questions? Requests? E-mail us @ b2b@1990institute.org

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]]> Episode 5: Gender, Community Building and Fighting for Diversity with Jin Ding Sean Niu, Siyuan Meng, Lucia Liu, Jin Ding 00:50:39 On Episode 5, former journalist, Chinese Storytellers co-founder, and program manager at the Associate Press Jin Ding joins us to share their experience as a community builder and an advocate for diversity in journalism. Later, Jin also shares their journey understanding their cultural identity as a Chinese immigrant to America and gender through the lens of both of their cultures. On Episode 5, former journalist, Chinese Storytellers co-founder, and program manager at the Associate Press Jin Ding joins us to share their experience as a community builder and an advocate for diversity in journalism. Later, Jin also shares their journey understanding their cultural identity as a Chinese immigrant to America and gender through the lens of both of their cultures. no full 5 1 40ed5d45-6eb8-4390-9e2a-68e753d04052 Episode 4: Andrew Yang, AAPI Political Engagement with Brian Yang (2:53) Chinese netizens' sentiment around Meng Wanzhou

(5:57) Chinese netizen's sentiment on the racist attacks against Asians in the West

(8:19) Chinese immigrant parent's approach to politics through Lucia's parents

(11:20) Lucia and Siyuan share their own personal experiences with civic engagement

(13:34) Sean highlights the 1990 Institute's recent work on voting and how Asian Americans have started to vote more

(16:31) Brian Yang joins the podcast and shares his background and history with the 1990 Institute

(22:35) Brian shares his history with Andrew Yang and how he got involved with Andrew Yang's Presidential campaign

(26:05) Brian and the hosts discuss the rise in political engagement from Asian Americans and whether it will be sustainable

(38:49) Brians work raising awareness about the hate crimes against Asian Americans through media

(48:25) Brian shares his work on Giant Leap: a writing accelerator for AAPI

NOTES

NPR: The Growing Power of the AAPI Vote

Grace Meng's COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act

All of us Movement

Brian Yang's Giant Leap Accelerator

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]]> Mon, 11 Oct 2021 15:00:00 +0000 b2b@1990institute.org (The 1990 Institute) https://bund-to-brooklyn.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-4-andrew-yang-aapi-political-engagement-with-brian-yang-eMIwfwn6 (2:53) Chinese netizens' sentiment around Meng Wanzhou

(5:57) Chinese netizen's sentiment on the racist attacks against Asians in the West

(8:19) Chinese immigrant parent's approach to politics through Lucia's parents

(11:20) Lucia and Siyuan share their own personal experiences with civic engagement

(13:34) Sean highlights the 1990 Institute's recent work on voting and how Asian Americans have started to vote more

(16:31) Brian Yang joins the podcast and shares his background and history with the 1990 Institute

(22:35) Brian shares his history with Andrew Yang and how he got involved with Andrew Yang's Presidential campaign

(26:05) Brian and the hosts discuss the rise in political engagement from Asian Americans and whether it will be sustainable

(38:49) Brians work raising awareness about the hate crimes against Asian Americans through media

(48:25) Brian shares his work on Giant Leap: a writing accelerator for AAPI

NOTES

NPR: The Growing Power of the AAPI Vote

Grace Meng's COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act

All of us Movement

Brian Yang's Giant Leap Accelerator

Follow us on IG: @bundtobrooklyn

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Questions? Requests? E-mail us @ b2b@1990institute.org

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]]> Episode 4: Andrew Yang, AAPI Political Engagement with Brian Yang The 1990 Institute 00:55:50 On Episode 4, Hollywood producer, actor, and Andrew Yang's former regional fundraising director Brian Yang joins us to share his recent journey into politics and civic engagement through the Yang 2020 campaign and producing content to raise awareness against Anti-Asian hate crimes. Before Brian, Siyuan and Lucia discuss how Chinese citizens think about civic engagement through the lens of netizens' reaction to Meng Wanzhou. On Episode 4, Hollywood producer, actor, and Andrew Yang's former regional fundraising director Brian Yang joins us to share his recent journey into politics and civic engagement through the Yang 2020 campaign and producing content to raise awareness against Anti-Asian hate crimes. Before Brian, Siyuan and Lucia discuss how Chinese citizens think about civic engagement through the lens of netizens' reaction to Meng Wanzhou. no full 4 1 d6f2bcd4-8b06-4946-a78d-9fab189e9be7 Episode 3: Shang Chi and the future for AAPI in Hollywood with Janet Yang (01:07)  Sean gives a brief history of Asian Americans in Hollywood. (From Sessue  Hayakawa to Shang Chi)

(06:26) Siyuan shares China's reaction to Crazy Rich Asians.

(11:39) Siyuan shares China's sentiment on Shang-Chi

(15:59) Sean hosts a trivia round on Asian Americans in film

(21:58) Janet Yang joins the conversation

(25:28) Lucia asks Janet: Asian Americans have gained significant ground in Hollywood over the last few years, but there is still room to improve. Where do we go from here?

(32:25) Janet shares what type of stories she would like to see Asian Americans embody in the future

(35:50) Janet talks to Siyuan about her experience producing the Netflix animated movie Over the Moon.

(38:00) Janet shares her perspective on how co-producing movies with China has changed over the years, and why its becoming more difficult.

(45:27) Lucia asks Janet what works and doesn't work with mixing Chinese and American cast in a movie

(52:05) Janet ends the pod by providing some advice for young Asian Americans looking to break into Hollywood

NOTES

Check out Janet Yang's work at her website

Watch Over the Moon on Netflix 

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]]> Fri, 24 Sep 2021 16:05:00 +0000 b2b@1990institute.org (Sean Niu, Siyuan Meng, Lucia Liu, Janet Yang) https://bund-to-brooklyn.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-3-shang-chi-and-the-future-for-aapi-in-hollywood-with-janet-yang-4bRyPRum (01:07)  Sean gives a brief history of Asian Americans in Hollywood. (From Sessue  Hayakawa to Shang Chi)

(06:26) Siyuan shares China's reaction to Crazy Rich Asians.

(11:39) Siyuan shares China's sentiment on Shang-Chi

(15:59) Sean hosts a trivia round on Asian Americans in film

(21:58) Janet Yang joins the conversation

(25:28) Lucia asks Janet: Asian Americans have gained significant ground in Hollywood over the last few years, but there is still room to improve. Where do we go from here?

(32:25) Janet shares what type of stories she would like to see Asian Americans embody in the future

(35:50) Janet talks to Siyuan about her experience producing the Netflix animated movie Over the Moon.

(38:00) Janet shares her perspective on how co-producing movies with China has changed over the years, and why its becoming more difficult.

(45:27) Lucia asks Janet what works and doesn't work with mixing Chinese and American cast in a movie

(52:05) Janet ends the pod by providing some advice for young Asian Americans looking to break into Hollywood

NOTES

Check out Janet Yang's work at her website

Watch Over the Moon on Netflix 

Follow us on IG: @bundtobrooklyn

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Questions? Requests? E-mail us @ b2b@1990institute.org

Learn more about the 1990 Institute

]]> Episode 3: Shang Chi and the future for AAPI in Hollywood with Janet Yang Sean Niu, Siyuan Meng, Lucia Liu, Janet Yang 00:57:34 On Episode 3, longtime Hollywood producer Janet Yang (Joy Luck Club, Over the Moon, co founder of Gold House) joins us to share her thoughts on the future of Asian Americans in Hollywood, Shang Chi, and her unique experience bringing Chinese stories to the USA. On Episode 3, longtime Hollywood producer Janet Yang (Joy Luck Club, Over the Moon, co founder of Gold House) joins us to share her thoughts on the future of Asian Americans in Hollywood, Shang Chi, and her unique experience bringing Chinese stories to the USA. no full 1 3e680c33-4faa-401f-8352-a978c1de5ce6 Episode 2: USA + China in the Summer Olympics, Sports fandom and the athlete journey in China with Steven Zeng (00:44) Lucia and Siyuan share their Olympics memories and thoughts on the 2021 Summer Olympics

(07:54) Steve joins the conversation 

(10:50) The group discusses what the NYT got right and wrong with their article: The Chinese Sports Machine’s Single Goal: The Most Golds, at Any Cost

(18:11)  Steve highlights how athlete development is seen as a career track early on in life in China

(22:38) Are Chinese athletes awarded the same opportunities for fame and fortune?

(30:26) How Sports fandom is becoming more athlete-centric 

(31:47) Steve shares his surprising experiences creating a high school girls basketball doc in Sichuan

(37:06) How female Chinese athletes are confronting body image issues

(45:53) China's new trend of naturalizing athletes 

NOTES

Watch Thumb Media's docs (including the girl's HS series) on Youtube

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]]> Fri, 24 Sep 2021 16:00:00 +0000 b2b@1990institute.org (Sean Niu, Lucia Liu, Siyuan Meng, Steve Zeng) https://bund-to-brooklyn.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-2-usa-china-in-the-summer-olympics-sports-fandom-and-the-athlete-journey-in-china-with-steven-zeng-kv8iunXt (00:44) Lucia and Siyuan share their Olympics memories and thoughts on the 2021 Summer Olympics

(07:54) Steve joins the conversation 

(10:50) The group discusses what the NYT got right and wrong with their article: The Chinese Sports Machine’s Single Goal: The Most Golds, at Any Cost

(18:11)  Steve highlights how athlete development is seen as a career track early on in life in China

(22:38) Are Chinese athletes awarded the same opportunities for fame and fortune?

(30:26) How Sports fandom is becoming more athlete-centric 

(31:47) Steve shares his surprising experiences creating a high school girls basketball doc in Sichuan

(37:06) How female Chinese athletes are confronting body image issues

(45:53) China's new trend of naturalizing athletes 

NOTES

Watch Thumb Media's docs (including the girl's HS series) on Youtube

Follow us on IG: @bundtobrooklyn

Follow us on Twitter: @bundtobrooklyn

Questions? Requests? E-mail us @ b2b@1990institute.org

Learn more about the 1990 Institute

]]> Episode 2: USA + China in the Summer Olympics, Sports fandom and the athlete journey in China with Steven Zeng Sean Niu, Lucia Liu, Siyuan Meng, Steve Zeng 00:50:10 In Episode 2, Steve Zeng CEO of Thumb Media joins us to talk about the similarities and differences in sports and athletics between the US and China, including the Olympics, athlete's career journeys and sports fandom. In Episode 2, Steve Zeng CEO of Thumb Media joins us to talk about the similarities and differences in sports and athletics between the US and China, including the Olympics, athlete's career journeys and sports fandom. no full 2 1 7dc7df28-c036-4e32-9049-95ddb72c0516 Episode 1: Getting to know our Hosts and the 1990 Institute (00:43) Lucia and Siyuan introduce themselves and why they want to host the podcast.

(04:18) Sean gives a brief history of the 1990 Institute and what to expect from the podcast in the future.

(06:30) Quickfire Roundtable Question 1: Dogs or Cats?

(07:49) Quickfire Roundtable Question 2: Favorite Dim Sum?

(10:41) Quickfire Roundtable Question 3: Skill or hobby picked up in the pandemic?

(12:28) Quickfire Roundtable Question 4:  What two famous characters would you want to have dinner with?

(15:07) Quickfire Roundtable Question 5: What's another podcast you enjoy?

(18:48) Quickfire Roundtable Question 6: What's one piece of Chinese and AAPI content you would recommend?

(21:23) Quickfire Roundtable Question 7: What episode of Bund to Brooklyn are you most looking forward to hosting?

NOTES

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Learn more about the 1990 Institute

]]> Fri, 24 Sep 2021 15:55:00 +0000 b2b@1990institute.org (Lucia Liu, Siyuan Meng, Sean Niu) https://bund-to-brooklyn.simplecast.com/episodes/welcome-to-bund-to-brooklyn-introducing-our-hosts-and-the-1990-institute-r__GlmQD (00:43) Lucia and Siyuan introduce themselves and why they want to host the podcast.

(04:18) Sean gives a brief history of the 1990 Institute and what to expect from the podcast in the future.

(06:30) Quickfire Roundtable Question 1: Dogs or Cats?

(07:49) Quickfire Roundtable Question 2: Favorite Dim Sum?

(10:41) Quickfire Roundtable Question 3: Skill or hobby picked up in the pandemic?

(12:28) Quickfire Roundtable Question 4:  What two famous characters would you want to have dinner with?

(15:07) Quickfire Roundtable Question 5: What's another podcast you enjoy?

(18:48) Quickfire Roundtable Question 6: What's one piece of Chinese and AAPI content you would recommend?

(21:23) Quickfire Roundtable Question 7: What episode of Bund to Brooklyn are you most looking forward to hosting?

NOTES

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]]> Episode 1: Getting to know our Hosts and the 1990 Institute Lucia Liu, Siyuan Meng, Sean Niu 00:25:39 Welcome to Bund to Brooklyn! In this short episode we learn more about the history and goals of our sponsor the non profit 1990 Institute. Our hosts Lucia Liu and Siyuan Meng also share some fun facts about themselves in a quick fire roundtable hosted by our producer Sean Niu Welcome to Bund to Brooklyn! In this short episode we learn more about the history and goals of our sponsor the non profit 1990 Institute. Our hosts Lucia Liu and Siyuan Meng also share some fun facts about themselves in a quick fire roundtable hosted by our producer Sean Niu no full 1 2a250a3e-2ced-4228-aa89-316fa7115581 Trailer Fri, 24 Sep 2021 00:50:05 +0000 b2b@1990institute.org (Lucia Liu, Sean Niu, Siyuan Meng) https://bund-to-brooklyn.simplecast.com/episodes/trailer-QPqB36uy Trailer Lucia Liu, Sean Niu, Siyuan Meng 00:00:37 no trailer 1